President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Tom Curry to Comptroller of the Currency

President Barack Obama has announced his intent to nominate Thomas J. Curry, currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), to serve as Comptroller of the Currency. Curry has served on the FDIC Board since 2004, and is also Chairman of the NeighborWorks American Board of Directors. Prior to joining the FDIC, Curry was Commissioner of the Massachusetts Division of Banks from 1990-1001 and from 1995-2003. He rose through the ranks with the Division, also serving as Acting Commissioner, First Deputy Commissioner, and Assistant General Counsel before being appointed Commissioner. He served as the Chairman of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors from 2000 to 2001 and also served two terms on the State Liaison Committee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council. He received his undergraduate degree from Manhattan College and his juris doctorate from the New England School of Law. If nominated by President Obama, Curry will be subject to Senate confirmation. Read more